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One of the questions people ask most about raccoons, especially in those areas where raccoons aren't endemic, is "What do raccoons look like?" Well, that's a pretty good question, since there are so many different types of raccoons out there! Raccoons are known to live 16 years in the captivity, and only 2-3 years in the wild. They may differ in size, fur color, and markings, but they all have certain things in common. So, let's take a look at some of the different features that you might find in a typical raccoon.  So, What Exactly Do Raccoons Look Like? Raccoons are medium-sized animals that are usually around two to three feet long. They have bushy ringed tails and furry bodies that are usually grayish-brown in color. One of the most distinctive features of raccoons is their black "mask" of fur around their eyes. In fact, they're one of the few animals that can climb down a tree head first! They are known for their sharp claws ...

Woodpeckers are one of the most interesting birds in the world. They are small to medium-sized birds, with strong bills for drilling and drumming on trees. There are many different types of woodpeckers, each with its own unique features. In this article, we will take a look at some of the different types of woodpeckers found in North America. The Common Types of Woodpeckers The Northern Flicker Northern Flickers are one the most common type of woodpecker in North America. It is a medium-sized bird, with a length of around 12 inches. The back and wings are brown, while the underparts are pale. The head is black, with a red patch on the back. The Northern Flicker is a very active bird, and can often be seen drumming on trees to find wood-boring insects or flying from one tree to another. The Pileated Woodpecker Pileated Woodpeckers are another common type of woodpeckers. It is a large bird, with a length of around 16 inches. The back and wings are black, with ...

Squirrels are one of the most common animals in North America, and they mostly look the same, only varying slightly in size and color. Many people do not know that there are different types of squirrels. In fact, there are more than 200 kinds of squirrels in the world!  Squirrels (scientific name sciurids) are often categorized by their habitat, and the most common types in North America include ground squirrels, tree squirrels, and flying squirrels. Each of these categories includes several different squirrel species. Let's take a look at the most common subspecies in each category. Tree squirrels Tree squirrels are the most common type of squirrel. They include the red squirrel, the grey squirrel, and the fox squirrel. Tree squirrels are agile climbers and spend most of their time in trees. Here are common tree squirrels in North America: Eastern Gray Squirrel Eastern Grey Squirrels (sciurus carolinensis) are the most common type of squirrel. They are ...

Raccoons are one of the most common animals in North America. They are found in almost every state and can be seen in both rural and urban areas. They are so common that many people do not give them a second thought. But have you ever wondered where these creatures came from? Where Did Raccoons Come From? The procyonid family, to which raccoons belong, first originated in Europe about 25 million years ago. Over the millennia, these early raccoons slowly made their way across the Bering land bridge into Central or South America. From there, ancestors of the common raccoon spread to North America where they began to evolve into the creatures we know today. The genetic diversity among raccoons found in North America today is thought to be the result of this long and complicated history. Some procyonids like the crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) stayed on the tropical side of the continent while others moved further north into temperate regions. Where Di...